From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 25): PN's latest frigate now in station off Tacloban Bay
The Philippine Navy (PN) announced that the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), the country's latest frigate, is now stationed offTacloban Bay
Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic, PN spokesperson, said the vessel cannot dock at the Tacloban City Pier due to her deep draft, necessitating the need to anchor inTacloban Bay
Fabic said the relief goods and personnel carried by the ship is transported to shore via rubber boats which the Filipino frigate carries in sufficient quantity.
BRP Ramon Alcaraz carries 123.7 tons of relief supplies and 12 Seabees to help in the ongoing construction efforts.
The former relieved BRP Greogio Del Pilar (PF-15), which was on site since Nov. 17.
With the arrival of the PN's newest ship offLeyte , the number of Navy ships undergoing relief duty for "Yolanda" is now placed at 25.
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The Philippine Navy (PN) announced that the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), the country's latest frigate, is now stationed off
Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic, PN spokesperson, said the vessel cannot dock at the Tacloban City Pier due to her deep draft, necessitating the need to anchor in
Fabic said the relief goods and personnel carried by the ship is transported to shore via rubber boats which the Filipino frigate carries in sufficient quantity.
BRP Ramon Alcaraz carries 123.7 tons of relief supplies and 12 Seabees to help in the ongoing construction efforts.
The former relieved BRP Greogio Del Pilar (PF-15), which was on site since Nov. 17.
With the arrival of the PN's newest ship off
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